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Today we are watching the actor Ernest Borgnine read the story, “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister. We are listening to this story to help us learn more about friendship and what makes us happy. We might also learn some new words!

Some things to talk about before we watch the video….

** There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, they are questions to help us with our thinking.

How many of you have ever owned an item that you didn’t want to share?

If you were made to share, did it make you happier or sadder?

How does sharing your things with friends make you feel?

Would you rather have something really special all to yourself or share it with friends?

Is being unique more important than being liked?

Some more things to talk about in our Classroom Circle…

** There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, they are questions to help us with our thinking.

Was Rainbow Fish’s decision to share his scales worth it?

Rainbow Fish was happy with his scales, and he was happy with his new friends. Are there different kinds of happiness?

Are they true friends if one of the main reasons they like Rainbow Fish is because he gave them something pretty?

If Rainbow Fish refused to give the blue fish the scale politely, would this have changed the other fish’s perception of him?

Do you share with your friends? Do you share everything with them?

Let’s make our own ferociously fun fish!

Here is a fish template, if you really want help drawing your first fish.

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I have created this blog to support my teacher coaching program allowing me to model particular aspects of the blogging process. Over time the posts will vary from student lessons and reflective practice to curriculum discussions and technical issues. All posts will be authentic, based upon our current issues, needs and practice. I hope that you might find it useful as well.
Cheers,
Deb